HIGHLIGHTS #15
It’s March, and I’m itching for spring which shows no sign of appearing. If I could see a crocus or snowdrop I might find hope, but so far there’s nothing....
Tendency ; Pastel Proclivities
Pastels are a tricky colour family. At once juvenile and matronly, reminiscent of childhood toys and grandma’s chintzy home decor. It’s candy and ice cream, Marie Antoinette, porcelain figurines and...
Why Beauty?
In light of recent discussions about beauty, skincare, and its popularity, I thought it might be interesting to examine why it is that the beauty trend is so strong. For...
Review: Björk & Berries Cleansing Gel Formula
Björk & Berries is a Swedish beauty & fragrance brand that features nordic nature in their marketing and product heavily, and they’ve been kind of under my radar until their...
A Flash Full Face First Impression
(FLASH! AAAAAH! SAVIOR OF THE UNIVERSE!!!) I’m not the type to do a first impression review since I believe in giving products a genuine go before passing judgement, but as...
HIGHLIGHTS #14
I started highlights (formerly known as weekend since I had the foolish ambition to post them every weekend) as a way to share the most interesting happenings in beauty with...
Saffron’s Guide to Claws and Paws
One of the things I am routinely complimented on is my hands and nails – they’re kind of the most well-kept part of my body (and I talk with my...
Tendency ; Ray of Sunshine
*This post contains affiliate links* Yellow is happening whether you like it or not. It is the colour of so many good things – sunflowers, cute baby chicks, mustard (yum), egg...
Is it a con?
By now we’ve all read that piece on “the skincare con” on The Outline. Thankfully, Racked has focused on debunking many of the false claims of the piece , like the...
Review: M Picaut Hydra Miracle Serum
*This post contains press samples* I’ll begin this post with a confession. I have oily skin. I produce enough grease to run a fast food franchise. So I want to...